Acura NSX 1997 Service Manual page 611

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Rear Suspension
Hub Replacement
1. Remove the center cap, then pry the spindle nut
lock tab away from the spindle and loosen the nut.
SPINDLE NUT
26 x 1.5 mm
Replace.
NOTE: After tightening, use a drift
to stake spindle nut shoulder
against the driveshaft.
2. Raise the vehicle, and support it with safety stands
(see Section 1).
3. Remove the rear wheels.
NOTE: Before installing the wheel, clean the mating
surfaces of the brake disc and inside of the wheel.
4. Remove the spindle nut.
5. Remove the wheel sensor from the knuckle and the
rear of the lower control arm, then secure the wheel
sensor wire to the suspension arm.
NOTE:
• Do not disconnect the wheel sensor.
• Be careful when installing the sensors to avoid
twisting wires.
22 N-m
(2.2 kgf-m,
16 Ibf-ft)
WHEEL SENSOR
Corrosion resistant bolt/nut
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WHEEL NUT
108 N-m
(11 kgf-m, 80 Ibf-ft)
9.8 N-m
(1.0 kgf-m, 7 Ibf-ft)
6. Remove the banjo bolt and disconnect the brake
hose, then remove the brake hose clamp from the
knuckle.
CAUTION: Avoid spilling brake fluid on painted,
plastic or rubber surfaces as it can damage the fin-
ish; wash spilled brake fluid off immediately with
clean water.
BANJO BOLT
34 N-m (3.5 kgf-m, 25 Ibf-ft)
WASHER
Replace.
Corrosion resistant bolt/nut
7. Remove the rear caliper by removing the mounting
bolts.
CALIPER BRACKET MOUNTING BOLT
108 N-m (11 kgf-m, 80 Ibf-ft)
Corrosion resistant bolt/nut
BRAKE HOSE
BOLT 6 mm
9.8 N-m (1.0 kgf-m, 7 Ibf-ft)
CALIPER ASSEMBLY